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Can Australian streaming survive a fresh onslaught from overseas?
By Marc C-Scott, Victoria University
Australia’s already punch-drunk streaming sector is set for even more upheaval, as CBS will launch…
Daiso franchises fined $355,000 over thousands of unsafe products
The operator of six Daiso franchise stores in Melbourne has been fined $355,000 by the Federal Court of Australia for selling thousands of p…
Malcolm Turnbull barely survives leadership challenge from Peter Dutton as Liberals thrown into chaos
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has barely survived a snap leadership challenge from Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton during a Liberal par…
“To a worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish”: Avoiding single-perspective thinking
How many times have you looked at an issue or problem solely from a single perspective?
I was flipping through the July edition of Wallp…
Naomi Simson: How I learnt to say ‘no’, enough is enough, and walk away from Wrapped.com
Last week I was interviewed about the finale of Shark Tank season four and the journalist said: “Tell me about one of your failures”. He…
Lessons on failure from Shark Tank investors: How to take control of your business when things aren’t quite going right
It’s an unfortunate reality of business that things go wrong, usually at the worst possible time, and nearly always without warning, but it…
Unprecedented Federal Court decision could have “dynamite” consequences for businesses employing casual workers
An unprecedented decision by the full bench of Australia’s Federal Court could have huge ramifications for a huge number of Australian sma…
Woman wins legal case against resume writing company over ‘unprofessional’, error-laden job application
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has upheld a complaint against an online resume writing company after a woman claimed…
“No question”: Franchises are more successful than other small businesses, says Boost Juice founder Janine Allis
Boost Juice founder and Shark Tank investor Janine Allis has dismissed concerns around the health of the franchising sector in Australia, sa…
Controversial Fair Work Commission decision on sick leave could lead to grave consequences for small business
A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission could have widespread ramifications on how sick leave for shift workers is calculated and lead…
